I saw this earlier today and hope that The NHS Leadership Academy does not mind me recycling it!
7 thoughts for introvert
and extrovert leaders
| To celebrate Carl Jung’s birthday – the originator of the theory that (allegedly) led to what most people now know as MBTI – here are seven thoughts for introvert and extrovert leaders… |
| Extrovert leaders | Introvert leaders |
| 1. Often speak first and think later – so be careful to stop talking and listen to others | 1. Often think first and speak later – so be careful not to miss the moment to make your point |
| 2. Can prefer to talk things through – and sometimes it’s better to think through your message first | 2. Can prefer to be alone with their thoughts – so sometimes remember to engage people |
| 3. Get energised from being with others – and, remember for some tasks you need quiet concentration | 3. Get energised from being alone – and, remember to get out and about |
| 4. Tend to spend energy when working alone – so find time to recharge with people and dialogue | 4. Tend to spend energy when with others – so find time to recharge on your own |
| 5. Like to get and give praise in public – and sometimes the team want your feedback in private | 5. Like to get and give praise in private – and sometimes the team want to celebrate together |
| 6. Can prefer to communicate by talking – and your team sometimes prefer a considered email to an immediate speech | 6. Can prefer to communicate in writing – and remember, your team want to see and hear you |
| 7. Like to dive in immediately – so check yourself sometimes and hold back a bit | 7. Like to hold back and wait – so push yourself sometimes to dive right in |
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NHS Leadership Academy, Leeds, UK |
